Local Government Minister Hon. Simon Watts has praised Waikato councils for their leadership and collaboration as they explore a joint approach to managing water services across the region. The Minis...

Please see the following hours over King's Birthday and Matariki public holidays: Council offices and Libraries  Closed on Monday 2 June (King's Birthday). Closed on Friday 20 June (Matariki...

Matamata-Piako District Council is the latest Waikato Council to signal its preference to join with up to six other Waikato councils to form a Council Controlled Organisation (CCO) for the future deli...

Over the next few months, we are renewing another section of the Studholme Street water main, as part of our work to improve the reliability of Morrinsville’s water infrastructure. Water and wastewat...

Our partners Sport Waikato currently have a survey out aimed at finding out how active we are – or aren’t, and where we go to be active! We need to hear from everyone aged 18+ or those who have left ...

The following meetings have been scheduled for the month of May 2025. To be held in the Council Chambers, Matamata-Piako District Council, 35 Kenrick Street, Te Aroha: Matamata-Piako District Coun...

Extreme weather events, like the 2023 storms or the 2020 drought, show how disruptive severe weather can be to our day-to-day lives. As these events become more frequent, it’s important we all prepare...

Councils all over New Zealand are working out the best way to look after drinking water, wastewater and stormwater services for generations to come. They have to choose between at least two options. ...

Dogs of all shapes and sizes gathered at our annual Dogs in Togs event last Sunday, taking the final dip at Swim Zone Morrinsville before it closed for the season. The event was split into two sessio...

The first stage of groundwork at Open Country Stadium is now complete thanks to J Swap, who have paved the way for the main build to begin, which will be led by Fosters. Work commenced in December a...

The following meeting has been rescheduled: Waharoa (Matamata) Aerodrome Committee - Thursday 15 May (previously Thursday 20 March). The following meetings have been scheduled for the month of A...

Did you know a lot of New Zealand’s water and wastewater pipes and treatment plants were built ages ago and need replacing? Fixing them isn’t just about replacing the old stuff - most of them need si...